They say you are what you think. Think you're destined to fail and you will. But believe you're in charge of
your own success and you'll achieve your dreams. Wishful thinking? Maybe not.
Many swear by the power of affirmations to create positive changes in everything from finances and career to relationships and
weight loss to
improved self-confidence. These simple statements flood your brain with
positive self-talk. They're phrased in the present tense and declare what you want to be true about yourself or your life, as if it were already true. Think of it as a mental fake-it-'til-you-make-it.
Need a little extra self-love to start your day? Scroll through these 19 positive affirmations — and manifest your way to the perfect day.